Uniper Energy
Retford, Nottinghamshire
Business Support Team Leader Lead a team that keeps the heart of our operations beating - from driving business support strategy and enabling smooth day-to-day operations to working closely with senior leadership, this is your chance to make a real impact in a role that blends people, purpose, and progress. If you thrive on variety, responsibility, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. We are Uniper At Uniper, we are pro actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future oriented energy supply as well as pro actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you! Your responsibilities You will lead and inspire the Business Support Team, ensuring smooth delivery of key services that underpin the site's operational success. You will manage contracts and facilities across CDCPK assets, making sure suppliers deliver value and compliance is maintained. You will coordinate business critical functions such as document control, training, communications, and financial administration to support strategic goals. You will drive continuous improvement, identifying smarter ways of working and helping the team adapt to changing business needs. You will support senior leadership, including the Plant Manager and Executive Team, by delivering high quality administrative and event support. Your profile Essential Professional Qualification or Equivalent Experience: NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or substantial demonstrable experience in business administration and leading teams. Time Management and Prioritisation: Ability to dynamically assess and act on changing priorities while maintaining a balanced personal workload. Core Administrative Competence: Proficiency in calendar management, minute/note taking, and tracking actions. Planning and Organising: Demonstrable experience in creating plans, organising audits and visits, and monitoring progress. Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Self Motivation and Initiative: Ability to work independently with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a proactive mindset. Attention to Detail and Reliability: Capable of working with precision and consistently delivering outcomes. IT Proficiency: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn bespoke systems. Commercial and Financial Awareness: Understanding of financial principles relevant to business support activities, including contract management. Desirable Experience working in a regulated or safety critical environment, such as energy, utilities, or infrastructure. Familiarity with Uniper systems and processes, including internal branding, audit protocols, and community engagement practices. Experience supporting senior leadership teams or executive level stakeholders. Understanding of training strategy development and coordination across multi disciplinary teams. Exposure to event planning for large scale internal or external functions. Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma). Awareness of local community engagement or corporate social responsibility initiatives. At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: Personal development and Learning opportunities Enhanced company pension - With up to 12% company contributions 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Electric vehicle charging at our sites In house Occupational Health Services Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service Performance related benefits Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted! Your contact Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager Please note, any CV's sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV's must be submitted via the online application process only. Job information Contract type: Unlimited Working Hours: Full Time Start Date: ASAP Deadline: 05/12/2025 As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
Business Support Team Leader Lead a team that keeps the heart of our operations beating - from driving business support strategy and enabling smooth day-to-day operations to working closely with senior leadership, this is your chance to make a real impact in a role that blends people, purpose, and progress. If you thrive on variety, responsibility, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. We are Uniper At Uniper, we are pro actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future oriented energy supply as well as pro actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you! Your responsibilities You will lead and inspire the Business Support Team, ensuring smooth delivery of key services that underpin the site's operational success. You will manage contracts and facilities across CDCPK assets, making sure suppliers deliver value and compliance is maintained. You will coordinate business critical functions such as document control, training, communications, and financial administration to support strategic goals. You will drive continuous improvement, identifying smarter ways of working and helping the team adapt to changing business needs. You will support senior leadership, including the Plant Manager and Executive Team, by delivering high quality administrative and event support. Your profile Essential Professional Qualification or Equivalent Experience: NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or substantial demonstrable experience in business administration and leading teams. Time Management and Prioritisation: Ability to dynamically assess and act on changing priorities while maintaining a balanced personal workload. Core Administrative Competence: Proficiency in calendar management, minute/note taking, and tracking actions. Planning and Organising: Demonstrable experience in creating plans, organising audits and visits, and monitoring progress. Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Self Motivation and Initiative: Ability to work independently with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a proactive mindset. Attention to Detail and Reliability: Capable of working with precision and consistently delivering outcomes. IT Proficiency: Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn bespoke systems. Commercial and Financial Awareness: Understanding of financial principles relevant to business support activities, including contract management. Desirable Experience working in a regulated or safety critical environment, such as energy, utilities, or infrastructure. Familiarity with Uniper systems and processes, including internal branding, audit protocols, and community engagement practices. Experience supporting senior leadership teams or executive level stakeholders. Understanding of training strategy development and coordination across multi disciplinary teams. Exposure to event planning for large scale internal or external functions. Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma). Awareness of local community engagement or corporate social responsibility initiatives. At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: Personal development and Learning opportunities Enhanced company pension - With up to 12% company contributions 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Electric vehicle charging at our sites In house Occupational Health Services Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service Performance related benefits Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted! Your contact Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager Please note, any CV's sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV's must be submitted via the online application process only. Job information Contract type: Unlimited Working Hours: Full Time Start Date: ASAP Deadline: 05/12/2025 As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
Uniper Energy
Birmingham, Staffordshire
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: Birmingham, GB, B37 7YE Country/Region: GB Contract type: Working hours: Full time Compensation: Head of HR Services UK We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our organisation as the Head of HR Services, based in Birmingham, UK. This pivotal role will lead the HR & Payroll operations, ensuring seamless support and high-quality service delivery to our employees, the business, and key stakeholders. We are Uniper At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you! Your responsibilities Lead and manage HR & Payroll operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery across the organisation. Oversee the strategic delivery of all key activities within the employee lifecycle, such as onboarding and offboarding, contractual changes, annual pay and benefit cycles etc. Ensure the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll on a monthly basis. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external legislation, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment law, payroll regulations, and industry trends, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and competitive. Represent HR Services and lead collaborative engagements with international teams to drive strategic developments, with a key focus on advancing our people strategy. Champion a culture of excellent service delivery, technological innovation, and continuous learning; driving continuous improvement to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders to identify and implement best practices within HR Services. Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to HR and payroll services, ensuring value for money and quality standards. Your profile Extensive experience in HR service delivery and payroll management, ideally in a large or complex organisation. Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. Expert knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and payroll legislation, with a commitment to compliance. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities. Demonstrable track record of process improvement and change management. High level of attention to detail and commitment to service excellence. CIPP/CIPD qualification or equivalent is highly desirable. At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: Personal development and Learning opportunities Enhanced company pension - With up to 12% company contributions 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Electric vehicle charging at our sites In house Occupational Health Services Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service Performance related benefits Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted! Your contact Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager - Please note, any CV's sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV's must be submitted via the online application process only. Further Information Deadline: 10/12/2025 As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: Birmingham, GB, B37 7YE Country/Region: GB Contract type: Working hours: Full time Compensation: Head of HR Services UK We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our organisation as the Head of HR Services, based in Birmingham, UK. This pivotal role will lead the HR & Payroll operations, ensuring seamless support and high-quality service delivery to our employees, the business, and key stakeholders. We are Uniper At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you! Your responsibilities Lead and manage HR & Payroll operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery across the organisation. Oversee the strategic delivery of all key activities within the employee lifecycle, such as onboarding and offboarding, contractual changes, annual pay and benefit cycles etc. Ensure the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll on a monthly basis. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external legislation, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of employment law, payroll regulations, and industry trends, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and competitive. Represent HR Services and lead collaborative engagements with international teams to drive strategic developments, with a key focus on advancing our people strategy. Champion a culture of excellent service delivery, technological innovation, and continuous learning; driving continuous improvement to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders to identify and implement best practices within HR Services. Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to HR and payroll services, ensuring value for money and quality standards. Your profile Extensive experience in HR service delivery and payroll management, ideally in a large or complex organisation. Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. Expert knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practices, and payroll legislation, with a commitment to compliance. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities. Demonstrable track record of process improvement and change management. High level of attention to detail and commitment to service excellence. CIPP/CIPD qualification or equivalent is highly desirable. At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: Personal development and Learning opportunities Enhanced company pension - With up to 12% company contributions 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Electric vehicle charging at our sites In house Occupational Health Services Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service Performance related benefits Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted! Your contact Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager - Please note, any CV's sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV's must be submitted via the online application process only. Further Information Deadline: 10/12/2025 As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.